The Best Hair and Makeup Looks at the 2022 Academy Awards

The glitter! The glamour! The 94th annual Oscar Awards took place on Sunday, March 27, live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. But before the big event, the hottest stars in film hit the red carpet — and they brought their style A-game! See every stunning gown here! 

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Now... back to beauty!  Jessica Chastain and Ariana DeBose took our breath away!

Clearly, the biggest trend of the night was... a return to glamour! It's clear that celebrities (and Us!) are just so happy to be back at a major big night out in Hollywood!

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With hair, the hottest tress trend was sexy waves of all manner. Host Amy Schumer wore her locks in a side-parted Old School Hollywood style, while songstress Becky G (who will be performing a tune from Encanto) wore hers sleek with a center part and Licorice Pizza star Alana Haim showed off smooth bends.

And how about the gorgeous makeup! Standout looks included bold red lips worn by Nicole Kidman and Tracee Ellis Ross and sultry, smoky eyes, as seen on Sofia Carson.

Scroll through to see all of the hottest hair and makeup moments of the night and if you feel taking a walk down memory lane, check out last year's standout looks here! 

The glitter! The glamour! The 94th annual Oscar Awards took place on Sunday, March 27, live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. But before the big event, the hottest stars in film hit the red carpet — and they brought their style A-game! See every stunning gown here! 

[ami-related id="2288527" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/oscars-2022-red-carpet-fashion-dresses/" title="See What the Stars Wore to the Oscars Red Carpet " target="_blank" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/oscars-2022-red-carpet-0004.jpg?quality=86&strip=all" imgid="2293060" format="gallery" flag="" channel="33"] Of course, Hollywood's biggest night was not just about fashion — it's the hair and makeup that really complete each notable ensemble. Unlike last year's red carpet (which offered some fabulous style moments, though in the middle of a pandemic), the 2022 show delivered an exciting red carpet, a return to our favorite way of seeing every winning look! And speaking of winners, check out who nabbed a statue in each category here! [ami-related id="2291060" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/oscars-2022-complete-list-of-nominees-and-winners/" title="Oscars 2022: Complete List of Nominees and Winners" target="_blank" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Oscars-2022-Complete-List-Nominees-Winners-Feature.jpg?quality=86&strip=all" imgid="2291186" format="gallery" flag="" channel="9"]

Now... back to beauty!  Jessica Chastain and Ariana DeBose took our breath away!

Clearly, the biggest trend of the night was... a return to glamour! It's clear that celebrities (and Us!) are just so happy to be back at a major big night out in Hollywood!

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With hair, the hottest tress trend was sexy waves of all manner. Host Amy Schumer wore her locks in a side-parted Old School Hollywood style, while songstress Becky G (who will be performing a tune from Encanto) wore hers sleek with a center part and Licorice Pizza star Alana Haim showed off smooth bends.

And how about the gorgeous makeup! Standout looks included bold red lips worn by Nicole Kidman and Tracee Ellis Ross and sultry, smoky eyes, as seen on Sofia Carson.

Scroll through to see all of the hottest hair and makeup moments of the night and if you feel taking a walk down memory lane, check out last year's standout looks here! 

With a sharp, center-parted bob styled by Alexander Armond using Maui Moisture products and sweet pink lips.

With a freshly cut side-parted lob done by Gareth Bromell and styled with Hair Rituel by Sisley and rosy lips painted by makeup artist Mary Wiles using Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lipstick.

With a sleek low chignon and ‘90s eye makeup done with Revlon products.

With sleek waves styled by Jenny Cho using Virtue Labs prroducts and glowing skin.

With a silver crop and dusty rose lips plus glowing skin created by makeup artist Joanna Simkin using Beautyblender Bounce Magic Fit Creamy Bronzer & Highlighter Duo.

With side-swept beachy waves done by Adir Abergel using Virtue Labs products and cat-eyes complemented by neutral lips created by makeup artist Jillian Dempsey using. Chanel Rouge Allure L'Extrait Lipstick in 812.

With Audrey Hepburn-inspired hair and bold brows.

With a close crop and glowing skin.

With side-parted, wet-look locks styled by hair pro Peter Savic using Navy Haircare Skipper Flexible Volumizing Hair Spray and nude lips plus lush lashes done by makeup artist Rokael using KVD Beauty and Kiss lashes. Rokael prepped Kardashian's skin with the Currentbody LED Neck and Dec Perfector red light mask.

With a turned-up lob and full brows created by makeup artist Rob Rumsey using Charlotte Tilbury Brow Cheat.

With a retro ‘do styled by Lacy Redway using Tresemme Total Volume Hair Spray and Dove Brilliant Gloss & Repair and icy pink lips painted by makeup artist Karina Milan with Byredo Lipstick in Earth Dust. Milan prepped Williams skin with Lancer Skincare.

With a soft, dimensional chignon styled by Antionette Hill using 18" Hidden Crown Clip Ins extensions, Joico BlondeLife Powder Lightener, Tresemme One Step Volumize Mist and the T3 Airebrush Duo and icy lids created with Lancome makeup.

With an intricately woven chignon styled by Marcus Francis using Better Not Younger and jewel-tone eyes done by makeup artist Sarah Uslan. Uslan prepped the Best Actress nominee with Currentbody's LED Neck and Dec Perfector red light mask.

With a twisted updo styled by hair pro Castillo using Madison Reed products and Lock & Mane 14" ponytail extensions plus rich berry lips.

With a high, knotted bun and soft pink lips and lined lids done by makeup artist Misha Shahzada using Shiseido's Kajal InkArtist.

With piled high hair sculpted by mane man Vernon Francois and strawberry lips done by beauty guru Nick Barose using Lancome makeup.

With smooth waves done by hairstylist Danilo Dixon using Sebastian Professional Potion 9 and a soft rose pout painted by beauty guru Hung Vanngo using Anastasia Beverly Hills lipstick.

With side-parted, sleek waves styled by Kim Gueldner using Better Not Younger products and nude lips done by makeup artist Mia Jones using Clé de Peau Radiant Liquid Rouge Matte in Cream Crush 101.

With 'cool girl' center-parted strands with bend styled by hair pro Mara Roszak using Rōz Santa Lucia hair oil and the L'Oreal Proffessionel Steampod and raspberry lips and glowing skin created by makeup artist Loftjet using Charlotte Tilbury's Beauty Light Wand in Pillow Talk.

With a voluminous pixie styled by hair pro Takesha Sturdivant-Drew using ghd tools. uand smoky eyes done by makeup artist Andrea Tiller using Charlotte Tilbury products.

With a feathered hairpiece and retro makeup.

With a low, side-slung chignon woven by hairstylist Mara Roszak using Augustinus Bader hair products and the Zuvi blowdryer. Makeup artist Kyra Panchenko prepped skin with Face Gym devices and painted bold, scarlet lips.

With a side-parted low bun styled by Bryce Scarlet using Madison Reed's Color Therapy Mask and rosy cheeks applied by makeup maestro Pati Dubroff using Chanel blush.

With a low-key ponytail styled by Renato Campora using Hair Rituel by Sisley-Paris and Madison Reed products and dusty rose lips courtesy of makeup pro Kristofer Buckle with Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Super Cindy.

With an updo and bold, ruby lips painted by makeup artist Mary Greenwald using Byredo Lipstick in Red.

With an undone chignon and pinky-caramel lips via Pat McGrath Labs Matte Trance Lipstick in 1995 applied by makeup artist Mary Phillips..

With a sleek, side-swept chignon and smoky eyes.

With a slicked-back bun and contoured cheeks thanks to makeup artist Tonya Brewer using Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Highlighter + Balm Duo in Nude and Divine Blush in Fleurtations.

With sleek strands and rosy lips and cheeks.